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Check out what has been accomplished in our February through April project, Elephant Surface Embroidery by Rickrack Designs
Check out what has been accomplished in our February through April project, Elephant Surface Embroidery by Rickrack Designs
Completed and framed project
Completed and framed project
finished surface embroidery framed in a "hoop"
Completed and framed project
Completed and framed project
Another participant put her own touch on the project - note the color variations with the stitches within the motifs
All the stitching completed - finishing is the next step!
All the stitching completed - finishing is the next step!
Beautiful surface embroidery stitches
Our May through August project "Harvest Hues" by Mary Corbet
Our May through August project "Harvest Hues" by Mary Corbet
Our chapter members have completed the latest project in surface embroidery! We started this project in May, 2025. The project was finished in August 2025.
This photo shows additional instructions to continue the project.
September 2025, October 2025 and November 2025 will continue to explore surface embroidery stitches via a sampler that will be completed in a needle case and scissor holder. A functional way to utilize what we are learning with surface embroidery!
Instruction continues on "Harvest Hues" by Mary Corbet
Instruction continues on "Harvest Hues" by Mary Corbet
Our VP of programs guides our members in a new experience in surface embroidery at our June 2025 meeting
More "hands on" instruction
More "hands on" instruction
Each participant receives instruction on new surface stitches and bead embellishment at our August 2025 meeting
Almost finished!
Almost finished!
Carol C has made excellent progress!
Now we can see more projects have been completed!
Completed "Harvest Hues"
Completed "Harvest Hues"
Surface embroidery completed by Sandra M
Completed "Harvest Hues"
Completed "Harvest Hues"
Completed by our Chapter's instructor, Val R, VP of Programs
Completed TGIF projects
Completed TGIF projects
The September PSR regional seminar conducted on California's peaceful central coast offered several workshops where participants finished some great creative projects!
Surface Embroidery continues through November!
Surface Embroidery continues through November!
Surface Embroidery Stitch Sampler - needle book and scissor case
Surface Embroidery Stitch Sampler - needle book and scissor case
A variety of stitches will be utilized to complete the project, slated to be finished in November. Our VP of Programs, Val R is teaching this project and demonstrating the stitches, background fabric and colors to be used
Surface Embroidery Stitch Sampler - needle book and scissor case
Surface Embroidery Stitch Sampler - needle book and scissor case
Member Sandra M is placing the stitches being taught to develop her own design. Learning something new while making something useful!!
Our members have participated in these past chapter projects:
Our members have participated in these past chapter projects:
El Segundo Blue Chapter Projects - 2024
January
Free Stitch and Interest Survey
Catch up with members after the holidays and conduct a survey assessing interests for the coming year
February
Petite project
Surface embroidery project with bead embellishment. Designed by Ruthmarie Hoffman, the project was made available by EGA national
March
Easter Egg ornament
A design to be used for Easter featuring various stitch techniques
April
Year Long Project
Members submitted designs to utilize in creating a unique sampler incorporating full participation of our members. Members pesented their design and stitch techniques to the group in attendance
May
Candle wicking Flower
Members learned the technique of Candle wicking in completing a flower design
June
American Flag stitched on a wooden form
A flag design stitched on a wooden "blank" shaped like the USA with beads incorporated into the design
July
Year Long Project
Project continued with designs submitted by members
August
Year Long Project
Project continued with designs submitted by members
September
Turk's head knot
Members learned to make unique tassles
October
Year Long Project
Project continued with designs submitted by members
November
Year Long Project
Questions and follow up to complete the project
December
Pot Luck
Holiday Celebration and project "share"
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